Grilled Pork Chops with Tomato Peach Relish
Juicy grilled pork chops marinated in garlic and lime, served with a fresh summer relish of peaches, tomatoes, and herbs. The sweet and tangy relish perfectly complements the smoky, spiced meat.
Ingredients
- •2 cloves large garlic cloves
- •1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- •3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- •4 pieces bone-in rib pork chops
- •1 piece peach
- •1 teaspoon sugar
- •1 pint grape tomatoes
- •2 pieces scallions
- •1 tablespoon jalapeño chile
- •¼ cup chopped basil
- •2 tablespoons chopped mint
- •2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
- •1 tablespoon chili powder
- •1 serving lime wedges
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Mince and mash garlic to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Transfer to a bowl and stir in oil and 3 tablespoons lime juice.
5 min
- 2.
Pour marinade over chops in a glass or ceramic shallow baking dish, then turn to coat. Marinate at room temperature, turning over once, 20 minutes to 1 hour.
60 min
- 3.
Chop peach, then toss with sugar and remaining teaspoon lime juice in a medium bowl and let stand 5 minutes.
5 min
- 4.
Stir in tomatoes, scallions, chile, herbs, and vinegar. Let stand while grilling pork.
5 min
- 5.
Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium heat for gas).
10 min
- 6.
Meanwhile, remove chops from marinade and pat dry, leaving any bits of garlic. Sprinkle chops on both sides with chili powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper (total).
5 min
- 7.
Oil grill rack, then grill chops, covered only if using a gas grill, turning over once and moving to area with no coals underneath if flare-ups occur, until just cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes.
15 min
- 8.
Serve chops with relish.
2 min
